500mg Tumeric 3 times a day for inflammation!
[quote]NikH wrote:
Must be a bad doctor if she/he suggest taking painkillers when you have DOMS, and in such big amounts. I take 400mg ibuprofen when I have 39C fever, you take 600mg ibuprofen every 4hours after a tough workout/when not eating enough protein.
Unhealthy.[/quote]
No she didn’t suggest that; that protocol came from someone else. If it’s truly crippling DOMS, yeah, I’d do that. If it’s not that bad, then titrate it to the point that you’re operational. If 200mg works for you, then great… but if the DOMS are as bad as the OP described, I personally start with 600mg off the bat and then work down over time – but no higher than 600. 600mg is a standard prescription ibuprofen dosage for adult males.
Sometimes I’ll take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen and 100-200mg magnesium at night before I sleep because I wake up from discomfort from DOMS if I don’t.
It’s more that exposure to a doctor means I think ibuprofen and other painkillers first, rather than foam rolling, epsom salt baths, etc.
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]NikH wrote:
Must be a bad doctor if she/he suggest taking painkillers when you have DOMS, and in such big amounts. I take 400mg ibuprofen when I have 39C fever, you take 600mg ibuprofen every 4hours after a tough workout/when not eating enough protein.
Unhealthy.[/quote]
No she didn’t suggest that; that protocol came from someone else. If it’s truly crippling DOMS, yeah, I’d do that. If it’s not that bad, then titrate it to the point that you’re operational. If 200mg works for you, then great… but if the DOMS are as bad as the OP described, I personally start with 600mg off the bat and then work down over time – but no higher than 600. 600mg is a standard prescription ibuprofen dosage for adult males.
Sometimes I’ll take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen and 100-200mg magnesium at night before I sleep because I wake up from discomfort from DOMS if I don’t.
It’s more that exposure to a doctor means I think ibuprofen and other painkillers first, rather than foam rolling, epsom salt baths, etc.[/quote]
The next time I may have to give your advice a try lorez.
I tried light cardio, foam rolling, stretching and even some sort of cream for muscle pain.
NOTHING HELPED!
I was literally crippled until Tuesday this week, almost a week after the workout.
Creeping doom is a good description of it as day 3,4 and 5 were by far the most excrucating.
Next time I will reduce volume and intensity when training after a layoff, and if that doesent help I think I will have to give the painkillers a go.
So my conclusion is atleast for me, that nothing helps against doms except rest and not overdoing it in the gym after a layoff:)
Best plan of action for now; ANOTHER BRUTAL LEG SESH! 
And Lorez I was thinking to myself not too long ago, I wonder what happened to Lorez? He hasn’t posted in a while, must be serious…
But there you are again, everywhere I look
What are the odds you’ll hit 3000 posts by July?
[quote]Dieseldave wrote:
Best plan of action for now; ANOTHER BRUTAL LEG SESH! :)[/quote]
Actually hit legs yesterday:) Basically repeated last weeks leg session except I skipped the 20 rep breathing squats and did 3 sets of 15 insteead+ added in some lunges.
definetely feeling it today, but nothing like after last weeks session. I am sore, but its not preventing me from functioning in day to day life lol;)
[quote]whatever2k wrote:
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]NikH wrote:
Must be a bad doctor if she/he suggest taking painkillers when you have DOMS, and in such big amounts. I take 400mg ibuprofen when I have 39C fever, you take 600mg ibuprofen every 4hours after a tough workout/when not eating enough protein.
Unhealthy.[/quote]
No she didn’t suggest that; that protocol came from someone else. If it’s truly crippling DOMS, yeah, I’d do that. If it’s not that bad, then titrate it to the point that you’re operational. If 200mg works for you, then great… but if the DOMS are as bad as the OP described, I personally start with 600mg off the bat and then work down over time – but no higher than 600. 600mg is a standard prescription ibuprofen dosage for adult males.
Sometimes I’ll take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen and 100-200mg magnesium at night before I sleep because I wake up from discomfort from DOMS if I don’t.
It’s more that exposure to a doctor means I think ibuprofen and other painkillers first, rather than foam rolling, epsom salt baths, etc.[/quote]
The next time I may have to give your advice a try lorez.
I tried light cardio, foam rolling, stretching and even some sort of cream for muscle pain.
NOTHING HELPED!
I was literally crippled until Tuesday this week, almost a week after the workout.
Creeping doom is a good description of it as day 3,4 and 5 were by far the most excrucating.
Next time I will reduce volume and intensity when training after a layoff, and if that doesent help I think I will have to give the painkillers a go.
So my conclusion is atleast for me, that nothing helps against doms except rest and not overdoing it in the gym after a layoff:)
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Sorry to hear that. Nothing really is the cure, just techniques to speed the process and make it more bearable. We have all been there no doubt, but next time should not be as bad!
Keep pushing.
Just go for a pleasant stroll.
The worst part of a tough leg workout is getting home and living on the second floor…
Just deal.
[quote]krummdiddy wrote:
The worst part of a tough leg workout is getting home and living on the second floor…[/quote]
I think walking down the stairs at times is worse
Am I the only one that thinks that severe DOMS isn’t anything to sneeze at? It’s not like you’re actually injured. Just stretch and do light pause squats or something else to get blood into your legs. It’s just soreness; I don’t see how it warrants fancy remedies that probably won’t even help much. I honestly don’t see much merit behind lowering intensity/volume for post-layoff training either. You’re body’ll handle it, so why shy away? He who can take the most shit will go the farthest. That’s always been my mentality anyway.
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]NikH wrote:
Must be a bad doctor if she/he suggest taking painkillers when you have DOMS, and in such big amounts. I take 400mg ibuprofen when I have 39C fever, you take 600mg ibuprofen every 4hours after a tough workout/when not eating enough protein.
Unhealthy.[/quote]
No she didn’t suggest that; that protocol came from someone else. If it’s truly crippling DOMS, yeah, I’d do that. If it’s not that bad, then titrate it to the point that you’re operational. If 200mg works for you, then great… but if the DOMS are as bad as the OP described, I personally start with 600mg off the bat and then work down over time – but no higher than 600. 600mg is a standard prescription ibuprofen dosage for adult males.
Sometimes I’ll take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen and 100-200mg magnesium at night before I sleep because I wake up from discomfort from DOMS if I don’t.
It’s more that exposure to a doctor means I think ibuprofen and other painkillers first, rather than foam rolling, epsom salt baths, etc.[/quote]
Really? Exposure to a doctor should mean learning to avoid med’s when not needed. You dont start drinking NyQuil if you’re coughing abit - you drink hot tea and go to bed early, you don’t start popping ibuprofen if your muscles are aching - you drink alot of fluids; eat alot of protein; and know that the next workout it wont be as painful anymore, you don’t start popping ADD drugs if you have concentration problems due to disinterest - you find a place to study with no outside stimulus or distractions.
You know why it’s not good to be a painkiller addict and end up in an accident? there’s only that much painkillers the anesteshia doctor can give you to safely lessen the symptoms, and they wont work as good when your tolerance is high from popping drugs everytime you flex your muscles.
Moreover, usually painkiller addicts feel everything more painful that those who dont pop.
And seriously, why do you want to pop PRESCRIPTION pills for D.O.M.S?
pussy.
Leg soreness is awesome. Especially when you can’t get off the toilet.
[quote]Bauber wrote:
Leg soreness is awesome. Especially when you can’t get off the toilet.[/quote]
Yeah is this thread? If I don’t get the DOMs after my leg workouts I get sad. Love having sore legs. It’s like a good hurt.
If you’re getting severe DOMS then just train legs less.
[quote]Smashingweights wrote:
If you’re getting severe DOMS then just train legs less.[/quote]
You mean more?
[quote]jskrabac wrote:
[quote]Smashingweights wrote:
If you’re getting severe DOMS then just train legs less.[/quote]
You mean more?
:D[/quote]
Either or
[quote]NikH wrote:
[quote]LoRez wrote:
[quote]NikH wrote:
Must be a bad doctor if she/he suggest taking painkillers when you have DOMS, and in such big amounts. I take 400mg ibuprofen when I have 39C fever, you take 600mg ibuprofen every 4hours after a tough workout/when not eating enough protein.
Unhealthy.[/quote]
No she didn’t suggest that; that protocol came from someone else. If it’s truly crippling DOMS, yeah, I’d do that. If it’s not that bad, then titrate it to the point that you’re operational. If 200mg works for you, then great… but if the DOMS are as bad as the OP described, I personally start with 600mg off the bat and then work down over time – but no higher than 600. 600mg is a standard prescription ibuprofen dosage for adult males.
Sometimes I’ll take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen and 100-200mg magnesium at night before I sleep because I wake up from discomfort from DOMS if I don’t.
It’s more that exposure to a doctor means I think ibuprofen and other painkillers first, rather than foam rolling, epsom salt baths, etc.[/quote]
Really? Exposure to a doctor should mean learning to avoid med’s when not needed. You dont start drinking NyQuil if you’re coughing abit - you drink hot tea and go to bed early, you don’t start popping ibuprofen if your muscles are aching - you drink alot of fluids; eat alot of protein; and know that the next workout it wont be as painful anymore, you don’t start popping ADD drugs if you have concentration problems due to disinterest - you find a place to study with no outside stimulus or distractions.
You know why it’s not good to be a painkiller addict and end up in an accident? there’s only that much painkillers the anesteshia doctor can give you to safely lessen the symptoms, and they wont work as good when your tolerance is high from popping drugs everytime you flex your muscles.
Moreover, usually painkiller addicts feel everything more painful that those who dont pop.
And seriously, why do you want to pop PRESCRIPTION pills for D.O.M.S?
pussy.[/quote]
My thoughts exactly NikH…it’s a sad indicator when over-exposure to a doctor has you looking to drugs as a first solution to some temporary and normal soreness.
[quote]xjusticex2013x wrote:
Am I the only one that thinks that severe DOMS isn’t anything to sneeze at? It’s not like you’re actually injured. Just stretch and do light pause squats or something else to get blood into your legs. It’s just soreness; I don’t see how it warrants fancy remedies that probably won’t even help much. I honestly don’t see much merit behind lowering intensity/volume for post-layoff training either. You’re body’ll handle it, so why shy away? He who can take the most shit will go the farthest. That’s always been my mentality anyway.[/quote]
Also on board with this. Everyone here (hopefully) has lived through this, and/or still does. I can’t say I’ve really ever done anything particularly to AVOID soreness, my only concerns are with any tweaks or strains I’m dealing with. But soreness? Time spent worrying about that is just silly to me I guess. And it’s certainly not due to a lack of work ethic on my part.